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Darren Brosowski

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  1. The 18 class is still built by Seiko as the TF so many parts are available from them. Generic hooks are common
  2. A lot of work has gone into the OUTLAW to overcome issues with some other machines. The reciprocating action creates higher loads than a rotary so the cast iron body and metal gears are a must even though this makes it heavier. It also has the larger shuttle as used in the CB4500. We are eagerly awaiting our stock in Australia.
  3. Of all domestic central bobbin machines the PFAFF 30 is one of the best The Chinese motors are not earthed and the wiring can be unsafe. None of them have Australian safety certification
  4. It is what I call a "Hardware Foot" and the feet sit in a straight line to you can get right up close to edges. These are a standard option on the 227/341/1618 machines from Cowboy Australia and we also have a version for the CB3200/CB4500
  5. I am in NSW and happy to help as I love old machines. Call me on 0415 353 748
  6. Holes look way too big for the thread
  7. Well done mate - a shame you are not on the East coast
  8. I have just found a supplier in Australia for them. $AU35 + $8 postage.
  9. I am making remote foot pedals for "portable" machines using a servo and that pedal you have shown us will make them lighter and prettier. Thank you Sir!!
  10. I am cleaning a PFAFF 145 at the moment so I can see how much work went into that baby!! Many machines fit in the same hole so you can always keep heads on a shelf LOL
  11. Steve Bonnet - Singermania - has a 47KSV that has been cut in half and has a 4 foot extension added. It is a beast
  12. I keep quite a few odd parts up in Goulburn NSW and in some cases have been stocking special feet before anyone else. That is a question that comes up every now and then with the 132k6 where people want to sew lighter leather. To make it a roller foot you have to remove the outer presser bar. Like you, I am not sure that there is any real benefit.
  13. Alexander is spot on there but he forgot to mention the other factor Between posting the question and going back to the machine you may have had a visit from the sewing machine fairies. I cannot tell you the number of times I have been frustrated with a machine, walked away and when I get back there is nothing wrong with it
  14. It depends on the set up but normally about 1/2". Main limit is the needle bar crashing into the foot
  15. My advice is to never sell a good working machine if you can avoid it as if you should ever need to replace it the buy cost is always higher than the sell price. Oil the head, remove all thread, wrap it in a sheet then bag. dismantle the table so it takes up less space
  16. What Matt S said. The 18 is still in production as the Seiko TF class so you can get some parts. Maximum thread is Metric 40 (#69) with a DBX1 18 or 16g needle
  17. I have brand new Chinese wheels with the timber handle Not sure what else you need but I may have the hub and shaft as well.
  18. My first suggestion was going to be the basket as it only takes a microscopic amount of thread or rubbish to cause binding. Pull it back out and look very closely at the male and female slots to see if something is in there. If it is damaged in any way I would replace rather than try to polish out
  19. Rocky, they only run the DPX17 needle system so that starts the limitations. The other problem is that they are very much designed with one job in mind so they have not made them to be terribly flexible. Steve and I have discussed bringing one in because they look like they would be great for difficult shaped work but they are quite expensive for what they can really achieve
  20. You hit the nail on the head Mike!!!!! I am a one man show and so keep my business pretty specialised and am always hunting down product at the "unusual" end of the market. As for the advice - I might just be making stuff up LOL
  21. You hit the nail on the head Mike!!!!! I am a one man show and so keep my business pretty specialised and am always hunting down product at the "unusual" end of the market. As for the advice - I might just be making stuff up LOL You hit the nail on the head Mike!!!!! I am a one man show and so keep my business pretty specialised and am always hunting down product at the "unusual" end of the market. As for the advice - I might just be making stuff up LOL
  22. Pictures as promised!! The first type is a foot with rollers rather than a roller foot. Second type is similar to what Constabulary showed but has a mounting bracket. To use this you need to rotate the presser bar 90 degrees
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